#AskTheExpert Hello sir!! I am about to deliver in a few days..Elders in family insist on giving a drop of honey to the newborn as the first food..Should this practice be allowed?

1 Answer

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and as per the doctor it is not recommended but from ancient time we are giving babies a drop of honey at the time of birth and we call it ghutti. take care

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